Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Roseanne Barr launches YouTube talk show; says attack on Obama aide that got her fired wasn’t racial
Roseanne Barr announced Friday that she's launching a new web show after a video of her ranting about her controversial Valerie Jarrett tweet went viral. Published July 20, 2018
Kimberly Guilfoyle leaving Fox News to campaign with Donald Trump Jr.
Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle is leaving the network to join her boyfriend, Donald Trump Jr., on the campaign trail ahead of the midterm elections. Published July 20, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed by Democrats: Her socialist dreams ‘would bankrupt the country’
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 28-year-old socialist who secured a stunning Democratic primary win over New York Rep. Joseph Crowley last month, is getting slammed by some Democrats who say her fringe views are damaging the party. Published July 18, 2018
Showtime disputes Sarah Palin’s claim that Sacha Baron Cohen dressed as wounded veteran
Showtime is defending Sacha Baron Cohen against stolen valor claims after Sarah Palin accused the famed prankster of disguising himself as a wounded veteran in order to score an interview with her. Published July 17, 2018
Chris Coons, Democratic senator, slams party’s ‘relentless race to the left’
Sen. Chris Coons on Thursday slammed his party's "relentless race to the left" and called on fellow Democrats to abandon radical ideas and cutesy slogans such as #AbolishICE in favor of policy positions that will actually inspire voters. Published July 13, 2018
‘Roseanne’ reboot nominated for two Emmys despite Barr backlash
ABC's wildly popular, yet highly controversial "Roseanne" reboot has been nominated for two Emmy Awards despite its abrupt cancellation over a racially insensitive tweet by the show's star, Roseanne Barr. Published July 12, 2018
U.S. Embassy warns Americans in London to ‘keep a low profile’ during Trump visit
The U.S. Embassy in London has issued a notice warning Americans to stay aware of their surroundings and keep a low profile as widespread protests are expected to take place during President Trump's visit this week. Published July 11, 2018
Cynthia Nixon: I’m a democratic socialist
Former "Sex and the City" star and New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon said Tuesday that she considers herself a democratic socialist. Published July 11, 2018
Jimmy Kimmel refutes Trump claim at S.C. rally: ‘That never happened’
Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel said Monday night that President Trump completely fabricated a story he told about the comedian at a South Carolina rally last month. Published July 10, 2018
Ed Schultz, former MSNBC host, dead at 64
Former MSNBC host and liberal commentator Ed Schultz has died at age 64. Published July 5, 2018
Dallas mom shoots man who tries to steal car with kids inside: ‘Defending what’s mine’
A pistol-packing Dallas mother sprang into action Wednesday night after a man attempted to steal her car with her two young children still inside. Published July 5, 2018
Laura Ingraham’s show enjoys highest-rated month ever, despite David Hogg-led boycotts
Laura Ingraham's Fox News program saw its highest-rated month ever in June despite two advertiser boycotts led by Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg. Published July 3, 2018
Nebraska GOP office hit with ‘Abolish ICE’ graffiti
Vandals shattered a front window and spray-painted the words "Abolish ICE" at the statewide headquarters of the Nebraska Republican Party overnight Monday. Published July 3, 2018
Brian Ross out at ABC News months after botched Michael Flynn report
ABC News investigative correspondent Brian Ross is leaving the network months after he was suspended for an erroneous report on President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Published July 2, 2018
Hillary Clinton on calls for civility: ‘Oh, give me a break’
Hillary Clinton scoffed at calls for civility in an increasingly tense political climate, saying there's nothing "more uncivil and cruel" than President Trump's immigration policies and people have a right to get angry. Published June 29, 2018
Obama at DNC event: ‘Don’t wait to feel a tingle in your spine’ for a candidate, just vote
Barack Obama warned Democrats Thursday about the importance of the midterm elections, saying they need to stop waiting for a perfect candidate and a perfect message and just vote to save our democracy. Published June 29, 2018
Maxine Waters cancels events over ‘serious threats,’ blames Trump
Rep. Maxine Waters said she was forced to cancel two events this weekend in Alabama and Texas due to "very serious threats" she's received since President Trump called her out for advocating harassment against administration officials. Published June 29, 2018
Nancy Pelosi: Lack of gun control ‘a stain on our country’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi decried the lack of legislative action on gun control Thursday after multiple people were gunned down at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland. Published June 28, 2018
Jeff Merkley, Democrat senator, ‘worried about Roe v. Wade’
Sen. Jeff Merkley said he's "worried" about the future of abortion now that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a crucial swing vote on the high court, announced his retirement Wednesday. Published June 27, 2018
Veteran protesting VA treatment sets himself on fire outside Georgia State Capitol
A veteran protesting against the Department of Veterans Affairs set himself on fire outside the Georgia state Capitol Tuesday morning, police said. Published June 26, 2018
